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Councilman Henderson as_ced if State Agriculture Department or other agencies were consulted, and was advised by Park Superintendent of the monthly meetings attended by 20 cities for coordination of programs. Council indicated recommendation should be checked and reported back to Council in 30 days on costs. (June 20th (Memo 5/10/66) Preliminary Plans for Schaberg Branch Library. City Librarian reported preliminary plans and cost estimates now completed by firm of Keller and Daseki.ng for Schaberg Branch Library expansion as had been requested by Council. He advised preliminary plans had been approved by the Library Board of Trustees with recommendation implementa- tion be made as soon as possible. Mr. Keller and Mr. Kaseking both present, and reviewed preliminary plans, present needs, and requirements. Councilman Henderson questioned off-street parking illustrated on present school property, and cost estimate for acquiring this portion from the school. questions asked concerning these estimated costs of $106,780.00 for completion of expansion and possible financing. City Manager advised Council although Staff' concurred completely that a new addition was needed for this branch library that there are no funds in current audget as submitted to Council for expansion of this facility, but that it had been Staff's thinking this might be ivied into study being made by EBS for municipal buildings which would be ready in June or, July. He reported on funds in sales tax contingency and of funds being accumulated towards realization of new civic center. Mayor Herkner suggested an investiga- tion be made through ABAG on possibility of Federal funds being available for this type of project. Councilman Henderson indicated this should be considered a first priority and considered at this budget session. Councilman Bury moved to accept report as given on preliminary plans for Schaberg Branch Library, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-101) Councilman Rosselli asked that City Manager arrange for tour of City operations and facilities for Councilmen in order that they could personally inspect the facilities for the purpose of determining priorities. (Memo 5/10/66) Application of John Stegeman for permit to use City streets for political advertising trailer, as provided by Section of the Code, was presented for consideration. Mr. Stegeman appeared and stated he was operating campaign for a political candidate and requesting permission to allow trailer sign in industrial areas and some residential areas. Councilman Granger asked if it would be possible for Mr.. Stegeman to state definite boundaries of travel intended. Councilman Henderson questioned Police Chief if sign as being used would cause traffic hazard and was advised it was not oversize. Councilman Bury questioned status while parked and suggested restriction to com- mercial areas. Councilman Petersen questioned precedent .rahich might be set should this one request be allowed, and expressed hope that some day no political signs would be allowed in City. Councilman Keckley felt request should be considered if route restricted and precluded from residential areas.